Robbie "Evel" Knievel (George Eads), a legendary daredevil, is depicted in this action-packed biography directed by John Badham. Long before extreme sports became popular, the hard-living exhibitionist vaulted his motorcycle over steep gorges, venomous snake crates, and snarling cougars. However, as Knievel accumulated cash and world records (along with 35 fractured bones), his appetite for whiskey and women matched his appetite for adventure.